Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual — part 192

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

POWER STEERING

37-16

WARNING

•

If the vehicle continues to be driven after
the collision absorbing mechanism has
operated, the steering column shaft may
be damaged while it is in use.

•

If there is a slack in the one-way capsule,
do not attempt to repair it but replace the
steering column shaft assembly.

Inspection Procedure

1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.

CAUTION

Do not release the tilt lever until the steering col-
umn has been installed to complete this inspec-
tion procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.

NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion.

AC304673

AC304673

Steering
column
assembly

AB

Steering
column
mounting
bolt

3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts

(upper) by two turns.

AC304672

AC304673

AC304673

AC304923

AB

One way capsule

4. Hold the one way capsule as shown, and then try

to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock posi-
tion, if it is not in place.

CAUTION

• Be careful that nothing is pinched between

the one-way capsules and the body.

• Do not release the tilt lever until the steering

column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.

5. If no problem is found during the inspection,

tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.

Tightening torque: 12

± 2 N⋅ m

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-17

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <INVITE>

M1372011400183

WARNING

•

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (

P.52B-5

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-194

).

•

Post-installation Operation
• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

AC107402AB

50 ± 5 N·m

1

2

2

1

1

2

A

A

B

B

Tab

Tab

Section A - A

Section B - B

Removal steps

<<

A

>>

1. Cover

<<

B

>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module

assembly

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-194

.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

AC006294 AB

MB990784

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-18

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

AC105823

AC304700

AC305145AB

A

Steering
wheel

Air bag module
connector

1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector

shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.

AC100442

Hexagonal bit socket

AC

2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the

steering wheel and air bag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <INTENSE>

M1372011400194

WARNING

•

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (

P.52B-5

) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (

P.52B-194

).

•

Post-installation Operation
• Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight

Ahead

AC211760AD

50 ± 5 N·m

2

1

2

When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

Removal steps

<<

A

>>

1. Cover

<<

B

>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module

assembly

STEERING WHEEL

POWER STEERING

37-19

NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring

P.52B-194

.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

AC211761AB

MB990784

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at
the indicated position to remove the cover.
NOTE: The special tool can be inserted through the
notch behind the area shown.

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

AC105823

AC304700

AC305145AB

A

Steering
wheel

Air bag module
connector

1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector

as shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.

AC211762 AC

Hexagonal bit
socket

2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the

steering wheel and airbag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.